![]() ![]() They set up a new band called Spice it was then that David Garrick changed his second name to Byron. ![]() Box and Garrick instantly formed a songwriting partnership and, having higher musical aspirations than their colleagues, decided to give up their day jobs and go professional. When the band's singer left, drummer Roger Penlington suggested his cousin David Garrick (who knew the band) as a replacement. The band's origins go back to 1967 when 19-year-old guitarist Mick Box formed aBrentwood band called The Stalkers, which began playing in local clubs and pubs. They have sold over 40 million albums worldwide with over 4 million sales in the U.S. The band maintains a significant following and performs at arena-sized venues in the Balkans, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia and Scandinavia. Uriah Heep's audience declined by the 1980s, to the point where they became essentially a cult band in the United Kingdom and United States. 7 in 1975) while of the fifteen Billboard 200 Uriah Heep albums Demons and Wizards was the most successful (#23, 1972). In the late 1970s the band had massive success in Germany, where the "Lady in Black" single was a big hit. Along with Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, Uriah Heep had become one of the top rock bands in the early 1970s. Twelve of the band's albums have made it to the UK Albums Chart ( Return to Fantasy reached No. Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. His first gig was at The Mentmore Pen Factory, in Stevenage (September 1960). He started to learn how to play guitar at the age of 12, from a Bert Weedon manual. ![]() He wrote or cowrote the majority of Uriah Heep's songs during this period, including such hits as "Look at Yourself," "Lady in Black" (on both of which he also sang lead vocals), "Easy Livin'," "Stealin'" and "Free Me." Born in London, Hensley moved with his parents, three brothers and sister to Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1945. Kenneth William David Hensley (born 24 August 1945, Plumstead, South East London, England) is a keyboard (especially Hammond organ) player, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s. Over the years they have released 23 studio albums, 13 live albums, 16 compilation albums, 27 UK singles and 17 videos. Excerpt: On this page you will find the complete discography of the progressive rock band Uriah Heep. Very 'Umble, Demons and Wizards, Abominog, Conquest, Salisbury, Gary Thain, David Byron, Wake the Sleeper, Head First, The Magician's Birthday, Phil Lanzon, Mark Clarke, Firefly, Look at Yourself, Fallen Angel, John Sloman, John Sinclair, Lady in Black, Raging Silence, Mick Box, Peter Goalby, Return to Fantasy, High and Mighty, Different World, Celebration, Innocent Victim, Sweet Freedom, Equator, Wonderworld, Russell Gilbrook, Keith Baker, The Wizard, Into the Wild, Sea of Light, Sonic Origami, Spice, Sweet Lorraine, Colin Wood, Stealin', Paul Newton, Ian Clarke, July Morning, Gregg Dechert, Alex Napier, Bird of Prey. Chapters: Uriah Heep albums, Uriah Heep members, Uriah Heep songs, Uriah Heep discography, Ken Hensley, John Wetton, Roll Over Beethoven, Bob Daisley, John Lawton, Nigel Olsson, Trevor Bolder, Bernie Shaw, Lee Kerslake, The Gods, Chris Slade, Very 'Eavy. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
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